Certified Family Peer Specialist at Canvas Health

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionCertified Family Peer SpecialistAll are welcome! We encourage veterans, people of color, individuals with disabilities, and members of the LGBTQIA+ community to apply!SalaryLevel I Base Salary: $17.91 - $20.74/hourlyLevel II Base Salary: $26.23 - $30.37/hourlyThe expected compensation range for this position represents a good faith estimate for this position and the specific compensation offered to a candidate may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, the candidate's relevant knowledge, training, skills, work location, experience, and/or FTE.Benefits eligibility includes (but not limited to):Eligible to accrue Sick and Safe Time Eligibility for limited benefits coverage.Our Employee Assistance Program offers comprehensive support to employees.Enjoy exclusive perks like discounted concert tickets, convenient home services, incredible travel deals, delectable dining experiences, and so much more!Employer-matched 401(k) planAbout UsThis mission of Canvas Health is to bring hope, healing, and recovery to people's lives.Canvas Health's mental health and substance use disorder providers, clinicians, and staff bring their diverse lived experience to help inform and guide the care they provide to clients. Our integrated programs and services offer coordinated care to people of all ages in their homes, the community, and in our clinics. We strive for excellence in clinical care as we serve those living with mental illness, substance use disorders, crisis, unstable housing, and trauma. Canvas Health is a non-profit, Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) specializing in serving clients who are on Medicaid.Position SummaryThis position provides Family Peer support services within the Mental Health Crisis Services to clients 5 until 18 years of age through identifying and creating goals and developing recovery plans with the skills, strengths, supports, and resources to aid them in achieving those goals. This non-clinical position may also deal with supporting crisis calls and providing in-home family peer support. Assist clients by helping break down barriers to community resources and provide encouragement for involvement in community activities that support their goals and interests.ScheduleDaytime, Monday – Friday Part-time, 16 hours per weekLocationOnsite, Shakopee, MNMinimum QualificationsCertified family peer specialist programs must operate within an existing mental health community provider.The certified family peer specialist must meet all of the following qualifications:Be at least 18 years of agePossess a high school diploma/GED or higherHave raised or are currently raising a child with a mental illnessBe currently navigating or have experience navigating the children's mental health systemSuccessfully complete the Minnesota Department of Human Services-approved Certified Family Peer Specialist Training and Certification examThis position requires the use of a personal automobile for transportation for business-related travel. Must have the ability to maintain clean driving records, a current driver's license, and auto insurance coverage that meets the requirements set forth by Canvas Health insurance policy limits.To learn more about DHS requirements for Family Peers visit: Mental Health Services - Certified Family Peer SpecialistPreferred QualificationsPrevious experience as a certified family peer specialistBachelor's Degree; or associate's degreeExperience working with and/or delivering services to diverse populationsExperience with Electronic Health Record systemsCanvas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating a diverse workforce. Canvas Health will not discriminate against any employee or applicant based upon a person's race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, sexual orientation or perceived sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, status with regard to public assistance, age, sexual or affectional orientation, familial status, ancestry, local human rights commission activity, citizenship, genetic information, protected veteran or military status, or any other protected class.Job Posted by ApplicantPro